4-tert-Butyl-1,2-bis(chloromethyl)benzene

• CAT Number: C000927
• CAS Number: 141788-33-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 231.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2-bis(Chloromethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-benzene
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Hexane (Slightly)
• Appearance: Colourless Oil
• Storage: 4°C, Inert atmosphere
• IUPAC Name: 4-tert-butyl-1,2-bis(chloromethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16Cl2/c1-12(2,3)11-5-4-9(7-13)10(6-11)8-14/h4-6H,7-8H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: ZDRSEVCJTGMTRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)CCl)CCl

4-tert-Butyl-1,2-bis(chloromethyl)benzene (Cat No.:C000927) is an organic compound. It is a white to off-white solid and belongs to the family of chlorinated benzene derivatives. This compound is used as a building block and reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It contains both a tert-butyl and a bis(chloromethyl) functional group, making it valuable in various chemical reactions to form different derivatives.

Reference

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